General surgeons at University Hospital and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center serve patients with a broad range of surgical problems.
Services include:
- A full spectrum of general surgery
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- Advanced bariatric surgery
- Colon and rectal surgery
- Upper and lower advanced endoscopy
- Breast surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Hepatobiliary Surgery
Section of Breast Oncologic Surgery
Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in the Section of Breast Oncologic Surgery diagnosis and treat a wide range of benign and malignant diseases of the breast. They use the most up-to-date research to direct patient care, and through a multi-disciplinary team with advanced techniques provide patients with the highest level of compassionate care.
Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Physicians in the Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery provide care for benign and malignant conditions of the colon and rectum as well as anal diseases. This includes but is not limited to colon, rectal and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, hemorrhoidal disease and anal fissures. Through use of minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques as well as enhanced recovery protocols patients are able to receive life-saving care and return to life more quickly.
Section of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in the Section of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery provide expert care in the treatment of obesity. Through offering comprehensive weight loss options including medical and surgical therapy as well as revisional surgery, they are able to provide an individualized approach to treat patients who suffer from obesity.
Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Physicians in the Section of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery use minimally invasive techniques to perform general surgery procedures using smaller incisions leading to improved recovery. Using the latest technology, abdominal surgery including gallbladder removal, colon, gastric and intestinal surgery, hernia surgery including abdominal wall reconstruction, and many other procedures are able to be performed effectively and safely allowing patients to get back to life sooner.
Section of Surgical Oncology
Physicians in the Section of Surgical Oncology specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of solid tumors. Services provided by Ellis Fischel Cancer Center teams include: treatment for cancers of the breast, gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary tracts; endocrine system and soft tissue; treatment for melanoma; comprehensive therapy for complex abnormal tissue masses; and rapid outpatient biopsies.
